Five spice is a traditional blend of whole spices that's been used for centuries in Chinese cooking. You're getting a mix of warming, aromatic flavors from cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and Szechuan pepper - all of which are nutrient-dense and have been consumed by humans for thousands of years.
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Chinese five spice is designed to balance all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.